The seductive princess is no longer being pursued; the aloof prime minister is facing a crematorium.

Chapter 165 After things are settled in Chang'an, come with me to Jiangnan for a visit.

It rains incessantly during the Qingming Festival.

This year, Chang'an seems to be experiencing unusually heavy rainfall.

Jiang Jinshuang felt that she was really lucky.

She had been taking the pills He Weijing had prepared for her for some time, so much so that her wounds hadn't hurt much despite all the rain this year.

The dungeon was dark and gloomy. Jiang Jinshuang calculated the time in her mind; it should already be evening.

Footsteps could be heard outside the dungeon.

Following the lonely sound of dripping water, I slowly approached.

"Um... Mr. Si Ning, he's right here..."

The jailer's tone was cautious and obsequious.

Jiang Jinshuang turned around and saw Si Ning standing outside the murky, dark prison in a long blue robe, looking radiant and elegant.

Seeing her thin dress, Si Ning frowned slightly and then gave some instructions to the jailer.

"Ah?" The jailer looked troubled upon hearing this. "Well... Mr. Si Ning, this is such a big matter, I can't make the decision on my own—"

Before he finished speaking, Qian Yao, who was behind Si Ning, took out a large bag of silver coins from his sleeve and threw it into the hands of the jailer.

The jailer merely weighed it in his hand, then hurriedly nodded and bowed, saying, "I'll send someone to do it right away! Right away!"

With the jailer gone, the dungeon returned to silence.

Qian Yao stood guard outside the door and whispered, "My lord, please hurry."

Si Ning didn't speak again. The iron locks opened, and Si Ning stepped into the cell with a hint of anxiety: "Your Highness!"

Seeing Si Ning, Jiang Jinshuang relaxed a little, and a smile appeared on her lips: "Didn't I say you didn't need to come see me?"

"How could I not come after something like this happened!" Si Ning frowned, his eyes showing some dissatisfaction.

His gaze swept over Jiang Jinshuang's entire body, and he quickly took off his outer robe and draped it over her shoulders: "Did they torture Your Highness?"

Jiang Jinshuang smiled and shook her head: "His Majesty's intentions are unclear now, so they dare not act rashly against me."

As she spoke, Jiang Jinshuang looked intently at Si Ning, her expression serious: "Have you taken care of the matter I assigned you?"

Si Ning nodded slightly, his voice lowering: "Your Highness, this action is risky."

Jiang Jinshuang smiled nonchalantly: "But it's the best to use."

Fortune favors the bold, and Jiang Jinshuang also survived the first half of her life amidst risks.

She wasn't worried about those things.

Upon hearing this, Si Ning stopped trying to persuade him and simply said, "I will inform Lu Xiao and have him send people from Weisheng Pavilion to assassinate Wen Fengcang."

Jiang Jinshuang nodded: "Remember, be ruthless, just leave them alive, don't worry too much."

Si Ning pursed her lips: "What if Wen Fengcang suspects Your Highness?"

Jiang Jinshuang smiled slightly: "Wen Fengcang wants the throne, so I promise him the throne of Beihuai."

"The path to the throne is fraught with peril, which is what he has to go through. Even if he suspects it's me, he'll just keep it to himself and won't openly confront me. There's no need to worry."

“I understand. By the way, Your Highness, there is one more thing,” Si Ning pondered for a moment and then spoke softly, “Lord Pei left the capital last night and headed towards Baiyujing.”

Jiang Jinshuang's smile faded slightly, and she frowned a little: "What is he going to Baiyujing for?"

Si Ning explained, "They said they were acting on His Majesty's orders to go to the border to defend against the Northern Huai army."

Jiang Jinshuang frowned and shook her head: "Impossible. His Majesty is not yet clear whether the Tiger Tally is in my hands. It is impossible for him to act rashly."

After a pause, Jiang Jinshuang narrowed her eyes, unable to see through her for a moment.

Now, apart from Pei Du, everything is proceeding as she predicted.

She was unsure what changes Pei Du would bring to the situation.

Suddenly, she remembered that night when Pei Du looked at her. "Jiang Jinshuang, you just think I don't understand anything."

"Your Highness, I am not a tree."

Jiang Jinshuang closed her eyes slightly: "Let him be for now. I have spies in Baiyujing. If he really makes any unusual moves, news will come to us."

Si Ning nodded: "The situation in the court is currently chaotic. His Majesty has not found the Tiger Tally in Your Highness's residence, so he will probably not let this go easily."

"There are rumors circulating in the court, trying to take the opportunity to kill Your Highness. However, Father is still in charge outside the court. Father has put pressure on His Majesty, so His Majesty will not act rashly."

Si Ning gave Jiang Jinshuang a lot of scattered instructions, and looking at Jiang Jinshuang, her eyes were full of complicated emotions.

Jiang Jinshuang understood Si Ning's worries, but she just smiled reassuringly and said, "Si Ning, I won't die. No one can kill me."

“I know, Your Highness, I know,” Si Ning looked down at her, his eyes flickering, “I just feel…”

Just feel...

I just feel it's not fair.

"Your Highness should know that after this incident, if you are not cleared of your crimes, you will face certain death; if you are cleared of your crimes..."

Si Ning paused, then said seriously, "That means we are announcing to the whole world that you truly do not possess the Tiger Tally."

Neither outcome is good for Jiang Jinshuang.

Previously, His Majesty was wary of Jiang Jinshuang because she might possess the "Tiger Tally," and dared not truly provoke her.

However, if Jiang Jinshuang is able to be released from prison after this case, it will be a way of telling everyone that she does not have the Tiger Tally.

She did not possess the tiger tally that could command 300,000 black-armored cavalry.

Without this support, Jiang Jinshuang's situation will only become more precarious.

Jiang Jinshuang smiled indifferently: "I never had the Tiger Tally, but I still got to where I am today step by step, didn't I?"

"It's just that I've lost a few things to rely on, Si Ning, I've never been afraid."

Upon hearing this, Si Ning looked at her intently.

I do not know how long it has been.

"Your Highness, after things are settled in Chang'an, please come with me to Jiangnan for a visit."

Jiang Jinshuang looked up and smiled at Si Ning: "Okay."

Outside the prison, Qian Yao's low voice came: "My lord, Your Highness, it's almost time."

Si Ning pursed her lips slightly and looked at Jiang Jinshuang, as if she still had many things to say to him.

Jiang Jinshuang simply said, "Go ahead, my life is in Mr. Si Ning's hands."

"I will certainly not fail in my mission."
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It seems that the world is about to change in Chang'an.

For several days in a row, dark clouds loomed over the city, and the rain never stopped.

It is said that Princess Zhaoming secretly possessed the tiger tally and intended to rebel. The Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, who spoke up for her, was ordered to reflect on his actions by facing the wall and was not allowed to leave the residence without permission.

I also heard that Prince Beihuai, upon hearing of Fengcang, went to the palace to see His Majesty for several days in a row, and each time they would chat for one or two hours in the Imperial Study.

The gates of the Changping Prince's Mansion were tightly closed, refusing all audiences with court officials.

Even the Grand Secretary of Wenshan Pavilion has left the capital and his whereabouts are unknown!

For a time, the people of the capital were all in a state of panic, lamenting that Princess Zhaoming was a jinx to the country and should be executed as soon as possible!

Xia Yurong returned from Huguo Temple.

On that day, she sat high on the palanquin on her way back to the capital and was carried into the Empress Dowager's Chang Le Palace, enjoying unparalleled glory.

When Xia Yurong came to the dungeon to see Jiang Jinshuang, she held up an oil-paper umbrella. Jiang Jinshuang was resting with her eyes closed.

"Sister, long time no see."

Xia Yurong's clear voice came from above, carrying a tone of compassion and empathy.